1.
Leading
Ladies of
History
WOMEN OF HISTORY

2.
DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING QUOTES BY
SUCCESSFUL WOMEN

3.
Katharine Hepburn was an American actress. She was known for her
independence and energetic personality. Hepburn was a “leading lady” in
Hollywood for more than 60 years.

4.
Madonna is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman.

5.
M. Thatcher was
the Prime
Minister of the
United Kingdom
from
1979-1990

6.
C. Chanel was a
French fashion
designer and founder
of the Chanel brand

7.
Demi Lovato is an American singer, songwriter and actress.

8.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

9.
WHO ARE SOME FAMOUS WOMEN IN VIETNAM’S PRESENT AND
PAST WHO YOU ADMIRE?

10.
IF WOMEN CONTROLLED VIETNAM, HOW
WOULD IT BE DIFFERENT?

11.
WHAT WOMAN DO YOUR REALLY LOOK
UP TO?

12.
IN VIETNAM, DO YOU THINK PARENTS TREAT SONS
AND DAUGHTERS EQUALLY OR DIFFERENT? WHY?

13.
LET’S LEARN ABOUT SOME WOMEN WHO
HAVE CHANGED THE WORLD!

14.
PART 1: CLEOPATRA
“Queen of the Nile”

15.
What information do you already
know about Cleopatra?

16.
Cleopatra lived in ancient ________.
At age 14, she was one of her father’s key advisors

17.
Cleopatra lived in ancient EGYPT.
At age 14, she was one of her father’s key advisors

18.
In Egypt, they didn’t have Kings or Queens.
Their leaders were called P .
At the age of 18, Cleopatra became the country’s P__________.
However, she had to share her power with her younger brother,
who was only 10 years old!

19.
In Egypt, they didn’t have Kings or Queens.
Their leaders were called PHARAOHS .
At the age of 18, Cleopatra became the country’s PHARAOH.
However, she had to share her power with her younger brother,
who was only 10 years old!

20.
Three years after taking power, Cleopatra’s younger
brother took away her power and b (forbid)
her from living in Egypt. This is called ‘to be exiled’

21.
Three years after taking power, Cleopatra’s younger
brother took away her power and BANNED (forbid) her
from living in Egypt. This is called ‘to be exiled’

22.
Cleopatra’s brother had a great R__________ (enemy) named
Julius Caesar – he was the leader of the Roman Empire (Rome,Italy)
Caesar took control of Egypt and fell in love with Cleopatra.
He then declared Cleopatra could once again, be the Pharaoh
of Egypt. (Caesar was actually married to someone else)
They had a son named Caesarion.

23.
Cleopatra’s brother had a great RIVAL (enemy) named
Julius Caesar. He was the leader of the Roman Empire (rome, italy)
Caesar took control of Egypt and fell in love with Cleopatra.
He then declared Cleopatra could once again, be the Pharaoh
of Egypt. (Caesar was married to someone else)
They had a son named Caesarion.

24.
Sadly, Julius Caesar was a ed (killed on purpose).
* Cleopatra expected their son, Caesarion, be the new leader of
Rome. In fact, many people s (believe to be true)
that Cleopatra had planned to kill Caesar to gain more power.

25.
Sadly, Julius Caesar was ASSASINATED (killed on purpose).
* Cleopatra expected their son, Caesarion, be the new leader of
Rome. In fact, many people SUSPECTED (believe to be true)
that Cleopatra had planned to kill Caesar to gain more power.

26.
Caesar’s nephew, Octavian, as well as fellow leader Marc Antony
actually became the new Roman leaders.
After his death, Cleopatra returned to Egypt and shared the power
with her son.
However, Cleopatra still wanted to control Rome… So, when she
met Marc Antony…. can you guess what happened?
(here’s a clue…)

27.
Of course, they fell in love. Together, Cleopatra and Marc Anthony
controlled both Egypt and Rome.
They e (finally, after some time), got married and had
twins.

28.
Of course, they fell in love. Together, Cleopatra and Marc Anthony
controlled both Egypt and Rome.
They EVENTUALLY (finally, after some time), got married and had
twins.

29.
Octavian (Caesar’s nephew) wanted control
Egypt, so he b ed (fought in war) Cleopatra and
Marc Antony’s ships.
Octavian succeeded and won the battle, therefore he
controlled Egypt.

30.
Octavian (Caesar’s nephew) wanted control
Egypt, so he BATTLED (fought in war) Cleopatra and
Marc Antony’s ships.
Octavian succeeded and won the battle, therefore he
controlled Egypt.

31.
After the d________ (loss, to lose) by Octavian, Cleopatra killed herself.
This is called to ‘commit s__________. Facts tell us that her death was the
result of being bitten by a poisonous snake.
Cleopatra’s death is one of the more mysterious Cleopatra facts.
H___________s (people who study history) have recently believed
Cleopatra may’ve taken a poison drink and that is what killed her.
Cleopatra died some time in 30 BC.

32.
After the DEFEAT (loss, to lose) by Octavian, Cleopatra killed herself. This is
called to ‘commit SUICIDE’. Facts tell us that her death was the result of
being bitten by a poisonous snake.
Cleopatra’s death is one of the more mysterious Cleopatra facts.
HISTORIANS (people who study history) have recently believed Cleopatra
may’ve taken a poison drink and that is what killed her. Cleopatra died
some time in 30 BC.

33.
Fun Fact: The story of Marc Antony & Cleopatra inspired
William Shakespeare to write “Romeo & Juliet”

34.
A Short Review of Cleopatra’s Life

35.
PART 2: Anne Frank
“The Diary of Anne Frank”

36.
What information do you already know
about Anne Frank?

37.
On June 12, 1929: Anneliese Marie, or Anne, is b________ in
Frankfurt, Germany.

38.
In the Summer of 1933, A_________ Hitler becomes the leader of
Germany. Hitler B (faulted) all of Germany’s issues on
the large J____________ community.
He starts to create anti-J____________ laws. (attacks, burning of
books/businesses, etc.)
The Franks decide that the family isn’t safe in Germany, and they
moved to The Netherlands.

39.
In the Summer of 1933, ADOLPH Hitler becomes the leader of
Germany. Hitler BLAMED (faulted) all of Germany’s issues on
the large JEWISH community.
He starts to create anti-JEWISH laws. (attacks, burning of books/
businesses, etc.)
The Franks decide that the family isn’t safe in Germany, and they
moved to The Netherlands.

40.
Seven years after they moved (1940), the German Army i________
(goes into) the Netherlands.
Like in Germany, Jewish people were d____________ against
(unfairly treated due to race, religion, nationality, etc…).
Anne and her sister, Margot were wonderful students, but they were
only allowed to attend a Jewish school.
The Franks apartment block

41.
Seven years after they moved (1940), the German Army INVADED
(goes into) the Netherlands.
Like in Germany, Jewish people were DISCRIMINATED against
(unfairly treated due to race, religion, nationality, etc…).
Anne and her sister, Margot were wonderful students, but they were
only allowed to attend a Jewish school.
The Franks apartment block

42.
For her 13th birthday (1942) , Anne Frank received a book she
had shown her father in a shop window a few days earlier. The
book had a small lock on the front, Frank decided she would
use it as a d_________ (journal, private book), and she began
writing in it almost immediately.

43.
For her 13th birthday (1942) , Anne Frank received a book she
had shown her father in a shop window a few days earlier. The
book had a small lock on the front, Frank decided she would
use it as a DIARY (journal, private book), and she began writing
in it almost immediately.

44.
Less than 1 month later, Anne’s sister Margot
received a notice that the family must report to
authorities for relocation to a work-camp (labor
camp).

45.
Otto Frank, Anne’s father, told his family that they would go
“into hiding” in a secret a______ (top room of a house) behind
his work building where some of his most trusted employees
would help them.
On the morning of July 6th, 1942 – the family moved into the
secret hiding place.

46.
Otto Frank, Anne’s father, told his family that they would go
“into hiding” in a secret ATTIC (top room of a house) behind his
work building where some of his most trusted employees would
help them.
On the morning of July 6th, 1942 – the family moved into the
secret hiding place.

47.
A Bookcase hid the room where they lived.

48.
The bookcase / secret door

49.
The Van Pels, another Jewish family originally from
Germany, join the Franks in hiding. The final person
was Fritz Pfeffer (a family friend and dentist). In total,
there were 8 people hiding in the attic.
Peter Van Pels was 16 years old. He and Anne liked
each other, and he even gave Anne her first kiss.

50.
For 2 years, everyone hid from the Nazi’s in this attic. Anne
frequently wrote in her diary, writing about her hopes and dreams,
her family and their sad situation.

51.
Anne was inspired to become a J____________(reporter). She
also wrote about the difficult relationship she had with her
mother. Anne, Peter and her sister Margot were tutored while
they were in hiding.
From the movie,
The Diary of Anne
Frank

52.
Anne was inspired to become a Journalist (reporter). She
also wrote about the difficult relationship she had with her
mother. Anne, Peter and her sister Margot were tutored while
they were in hiding.
From the movie,
The Diary of Anne
Frank

53.
Anne’s final journal entry was on August 1st, 1944.
The police had been given secret information about the family’s
hiding place. To this day, historians don’t know who b (to
be disloyal) the family and told the police.
On the morning of 4 August 1944, were found – and taken to
the station to be int (questioned a lot/with pressure)

54.
Anne’s final journal entry was on August 1st, 1944.
The police had been given secret information about the family’s
hiding place. To this day, historians don’t know who betrayed the
family and told the police.
On the morning of 4 August 1944, were found – and taken to
the station to be interrogated (questioned a lot/with pressure)

55.
The group is separated, and they are transported by cattle car
to different work-camps.

56.
They lived and worked in the harsh conditions of the work camps.
Anne and Margot stay together and they both died just days apart
due to starvation (hunger) and disease in 1945. .
Otto, the father, was the only survivor. Once the war with Germany
ends and Hitler was no longer in power, Otto returned to Holland
to search for his family.

57.
Upon finding out that his wife and daughters had both
died, Otto was given Anne’s diary (that was kept by a
neighbor).
Otto Frank later commented that he had not realized Anne had
kept such an accurate (exact) and well-written record of their
time in hiding.

58.
Otto gave the diary to a Historian. A newspaper article was written
about the diary, and in the summer of 1947, the first
1,500 copies of Anne’s diary are published (printed) in Holland.

59.
Since it was first published in 1947, Anne Frank's diary has
become one of the most powerful memoirs (personal story) of
the Holocaust.
Its message of courage and hope during tragic times has
reached millions of readers. The diary has been translated into
67 languages with over 30 million copies sold.